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Giant Mammoth Peony-Flowered Aster. 
Early Beauty 
(Early Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
This beautiful strain is rapidly super¬ 
seding American Branching for general 
use. Plants are of the non-lateral branch¬ 
ing type, grow 2-3 ft. tall, and produce 
enormous flowers on long, strong stems. 
Bloom from August to frost. Superb for 
cutting. 
1100 Crimson. 
1101 September Beauty, flesh pink. 
1102 Azure Fairy, clear lavender-blue. 
Bach of the above, Ys oz. 40c, pkt. 15c 
One pkt. of each for 40c 
Early Dawn 
(Earliest of All) 
A new class that is very early, beginning 
to flower in mid-July. Large, well-formed 
blooms about 4 inches across, borne on 
strong stems. Plants grow 16 to 18 inches 
tall. An excellent cutting variety. 
1110 Finest Mixed.Oz. 40c; pkt. 15c 
Early Royal 
(Early Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
These come into bloom in mid-August. 
The flowers are large and very double, with 
broad incurved petals; stems are long and 
upright, branching from the base of the 
plants. Height of plants, 2 feet. 
1125 Royal Bose. 
1127 Royal Lavender. 
1128 Royal Purple. 
1130 Royal Mixed. 
Each of the above. Vs oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
Giant Mammoth Peony Flowered 
(Midseason) 
A super strain with immense double 
flowers of perfect form, borne on long stout 
stems characteristic of the true Peony 
flowered type. Wonderful for cut flow¬ 
ers and a splendid keeper and shipper. 
Plants grow 2V2-3 ft. tall, and bloom from 
July until frost. Finest mixed colors. 
1140. Vs oz. 40c; pkt. 15c 
Hardy Aster Michaelmas Daisy 
(Perennial) 
Height 2-3 ft. Splendid for permanent 
position in the hardy border, where their 
masses of brightly colored, dainty blos¬ 
soms liven up the garden in late autumn. 
The colors are shades of blue, pink and 
white. Plants form large, bushy clumps 
which should be divided and reset every 
3 years. 
1145.Pkt. 15c 
Grow Beautiful Asters From Wilt Resistant Strains 
They have been bred to resist Fusarium Wilt and you will find them much more 
vigorous and productive than the ordinary strains. The different types which we 
offer, vary in form and blooming season. By starting seed of various types, you are 
assured a brilliant garden display and flowers for cutting from mid-summer to frost. 
Giant Comet 
or Ostrich Feather 
(Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
The finest and largest of all 
Comet type asters. The massive 
chrysanthemum-like flowers are 
borne on stems 12-18 inches long. 
The petals are charmingly curled 
and interlaced, giving a light feathery effect. 
The plants of luxuriant branching growth at¬ 
tain a height of 2^4 feet. Should be grown 
in every garden where quality is appreciated. 
Finest mixed colors. 
II'IS. Vg oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
Super Giant Asters 
(Midseason) 
Magnificent large flowers, 6-8 inches across, 
full petaled and very deep with gracefully 
interlacing petals. Gardeners everywhere are 
enthusiastic about this wonderful new Aster 
class. 
1148 LOS ANGELES. An enchanting shade 
of pure shell-pink.Pkt. 15c 
1149 EL MONTE. Deep glowing crimson, 
with the sparkle of live rubies.Pkt. 20e 
Aurora Asters 
(Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
The delicate beauty and coloring of these 
asters are hard to describe. The flowers are 
fully double, with an attractive crest-like 
center of good substance and fine depth of 
petal. Height of plant 2 feet, with upright 
stems. 
1150 AZURE BLUE. A lovely blue with 
yellow quill center.Pkt. 15c 
1151 GOLDEN SHEAF. Beautiful deep yel¬ 
low.Pkt. 20c 
Plant Bands guard young plants against 
cutworms. They are made of waterproof 
paper. See page 30 for description and 
prices. 
For Aster Plants see Page 83 
Giant California Sunshine 
(Midseason) 
The most beautiful and artistic of all Asters. 
The flowers have cushion centers of light yel¬ 
low tubular petals, surrounded by broad guard 
petals of pink, rose, blue or lavender, produc¬ 
ing a wonderful color contrast, and presenting 
an airy, lace-like effect. Individual blooms are 
5-6 inches in diameter, on long, stiff stems. 
Plants 21/4-3 ft. high. Mixed colors. 
1169.% oz. 35e; pkt. 15c 
J-’’ 
Early Beauty Asters. 
Heart of France 
(Early Midseason Wilt Resistant) 
Conceded to be the finest red aster. Its 
remarkable color of rich glowing red deep¬ 
ens with age. The flowers are of good 
size, very full and double, and are borne 
on long stiff stems. Plants are of strong 
branching habit. 1^4-2 ft. tall. 
1175.Pkt. 15c 
AURORA ASTER. 
Lons Season Collection 
30c 
1 pkt. Early Dawn. 
1 pkt. Early Royal 
1 pkt. Giant Comet 
Gold Medal Collection 
One pkt. each. 
Early Beauty.T 
Giant California Sunshine.. > tUc 
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